If you’re craving some great Italian and are looking to stock up for your cellar, there’s no better plan than to head to one of Prego’s wine dinners. They never disappoint and you know you’ll always be getting the best of the best. On Mar. 4th, they’ll be hosting the Tour d’Italia with Masi Vineyards, so make sure you’ve cleared a few spots in your stash for a new favorite wine.

While you’re enjoying restaurant week or booking your tickets to see Rock of Ages at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, why not combine the joys of dinner and music with the old school idea of a dinner show? Luckily, the Island Hotel’s Palm Terrace Restaurant is debuting a special duo of delights: a prix fixe dinner and the musical stylings of Jimmy Hopper every Friday night.

Hair, like fashion, goes through seasonal collections and changes. You know the feeling — aching for beach waves in the summer and maybe a more editorial bob in the winter — but the salon that takes that idea to the next level is Sassoon, naturally. The South Coast Plaza location has a new Assistant Creative Director and a new season to get you looking great just in time for spring.

Need to unwind from the stress of Awards season or just looking to get away? The newest spot is Hand & Stone massage, an oasis offering a variety of massage options as well as facials tailored to women, men and teens. Forget about the winners and the losers and consider this preparation for what’s sure to be a fashion head-to-head between the gowns, the guys and the glam.

It’s back! Orange County Restaurant Week returns for another round of great food and great reasons to try restaurants off your beaten path. With more restaurants participating than ever, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of this food phenom. Grab a date, loosen your belts and start checking off your list.

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind gifts for the fashion set, the art crowd or anyone that appreciates a book or gift that’s like no other, then you already know about Assouline at South Coast Plaza. They’ve got art pieces, books, books and more books that are definitely a step up from any others you’ll find. And their latest — American Fashion Travel — brings art, fashion and travel all together in one great book.

Sharing is caring, and the perfect dish to share when you’re out is a plate of sliders. These little bites are great whether you’re in the mood to split or if you’re in the mood to indulge. The perfect appetizer or a great plate on their own, sliders are always a crowd pleaser. Visit any of these top 5 spots and you’ll get the greatest OC has to offer.

Is it that time of year again? Time to forge through your restaurant rut and try something new? Orange County Restaurant Week is back, so give your taste buds a jolt and journey off the beaten menu to find some new favorites. This year’s event will be held February 27 through March 5, but this weekend you can start early by heading to the District, which will host OC Restaurant Week’s kick-off. Consider it an amuse bouche to the rest of the week.

Breaking just about every record and making mega stars out of its already famous leads, Wicked sold out its run last time it was here at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (then it was still the Performing Arts Center). Don’t miss out this time — or see it again — from Mar. 9 – April 3, when it returns to the stage, bringing every unforgettable song and scene with it.